Configuring and using command keyword aliases
The command keyword alias function allows you to use your own keywords to replace the following keywords when you execute a command:
The first keywords of non-undo commands.
The second keywords of undo commands.
For example, if you configure the alias show for the display keyword, you can enter either show clock or display clock to execute the display clock command.
Usage guidelines
After you successfully execute a command by using a keyword alias, the system saves the keyword, instead of its alias, to the running configuration.
If a string you entered for a command partially matches an alias and a keyword, the command indicated by the alias is executed. To execute the command indicated by the keyword, enter the complete keyword.
If a string you entered for a command partially matches multiple aliases, the system displays an error message.
If you enter a string that partially matches an alias and a keyword and press Tab, the keyword indicated by the alias is displayed. Pressing Tab again displays the keyword.
Configuration procedure
To configure a command keyword alias:
Step | Command | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
1. Enter system view. | system-view | N/A |
2. Enable the command keyword alias function. | command-alias enable | By default, the command keyword alias function is disabled. |
3. Configure a command keyword alias. | command-alias mapping cmdkey alias | By default, no command keyword alias is configured. You must enter the cmdkey and alias arguments in their complete form. |
4. (Optional.) Display command keyword alias information. | display command-alias | This command is available in any view. |